Meg Lanning

2022 - 8 - 10

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Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning takes indefinite leave (ABC News)

Meg Lanning is taking a break for personal reasons, deciding she wants to "take a step back" from the game with no timeline set for her return.

CA said it would support Lanning, with a decision on her participation in the Australian domestic season to made in "due course". "After a busy couple of years, I've made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Lanning said in a CA statement. Cricket Australia (CA) said Lanning made the decision for "personal reasons", with no time line set for her return.

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Australia captain Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket (The Guardian)

Meg Lanning's announcement comes after she led her all-conquering Australia side to the Commonwealth Games gold medal.

CA head of performance, women’s cricket, Shawn Flegler, said: “We’re proud of Meg for acknowledging that she needs a break and will continue to support her during this time. “I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.” Australia’s long-serving women’s cricket captain, Meg Lanning, is taking a break from cricket, with no timeline for her return.

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Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket (The Sydney Morning Herald)

After eight years shepherding Australia's team to unmatched heights, captain Meg Lanning has conceded she needs some time to herself.

But I’m pleased she’s taking a break and it will be good for her in the long term I’m sure.” At the same time, a single-minded focus on the next assignment has served Lanning well throughout. Lanning has leaned heavily on the erudite Haynes to complement her skills. “The welfare of our players is always our number one priority, and we’ll continue to work with Meg to ensure she gets the support and space she needs.” Mott, Lanning and vice-captain Rachael Haynes had formed a tight leadership team. “I’m grateful for the support of [Cricket Australia] and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.”

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Meg Lanning to take indefinite break for personal reasons (Sporting News AU)

Meg Lanning, the captain of the Australian women's cricket team, will take an indefinite break from the game for personal reasons.

“The welfare of our players is always our number one priority, and we’ll continue to work with Meg to ensure she gets the support and space she needs.” “We’re proud of Meg for acknowledging that she needs a break and will continue to support her during this time,” Flegler said. “I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.”

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Aussie cricket captain to take indefinite leave due to 'personal reasons' (Fox Sports)

Aussie cricket captain to take indefinite leave due to 'personal reasons'

“The welfare of our players is always our number one priority, and we’ll continue to work with Meg to ensure she gets the support and space she needs.” CA Head of Performance, Women’s Cricket, Shawn Flegler said: “We’re proud of Meg for acknowledging that she needs a break and will continue to support her during this time. “I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.”

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Meg Lanning steps away from cricket 'due to personal reasons' (Daily Mail)

BREAKING NEWS: Meg Lanning takes a break from cricket 'to focus on myself' just DAYS after guiding Australia to dramatic Commonwealth Games victory over India.

She announced herself on the world stage with an unbeaten 103 against England in 2011, becoming the youngest Australian - male or female - to score an international century. We wish her all the best. Meg Lanning will take a period of indefinite leave from the Australian women's cricket team due to personal reasons.

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Lanning's shock decision to step away (NEWS.com.au)

Australian captain Meg Lanning has made a shock announcement to step away from cricket just after winning Commonwealth Games gold.

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Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons (ESPNcricinfo.com)

"I've made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Australia's captain said.

"I'm grateful for the support of CA and my team-mates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time." Since 2017 she has only missed five internationals. "After a busy couple of years, I've made the decision to take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Lanning said in a statement.

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Aussie captain's shock announcement (NEWS.com.au)

Australia captain Meg Lanning announced she is stepping away from the game and taking indefinite leave from cricket effective immediately.

“I’m grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time.” A Cricket Australia statement said Lanning will take leave due to “personal reasons”, and has withdrawn from the upcoming Hundred, where she was due to play with Trent Rockets. Australia captain Meg Lanning announced she is stepping away from the game and taking indefinite leave from cricket effective immediately.

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